Would you deny a tenant because of a felony forgery 7 years ago?

[Brandon Taylor]

Assuming, everything else is great for a tenant.

I'm only in the prequalification stage right now and I will get more info after a full screening, but I'm tempted to say yes if it was:

1) 7 years ago

2) non-violent

3) not repeated

Jfyi, here is my current felony policy, courtesy of @Marcia Maynard:

Criminal offenses (misdemeanor or felony) of a violent nature against person or property will result in denial.

Applicants with a pattern of multiple offenses will be denied regardless of what the employment, credit and rental history shows.

Applicants with a non-violent criminal misdemeanor that occurred more than two years ago or a non-violent criminal felony that occurred more than five years ago may be considered if restitution for their crime was made in full and all time was served. Also, we would require an additional security deposit and demonstration of good legal history, employment history, credit history, and rental history since the time of the crime.

Thanks in advance!

Brandon

[Theresa Harris]

How old were they at the time?  If you do say yes, make sure all rent is paid by money order or cashier's check.